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Polar Bear Paws Candy Recipe
These polar bear paw candies are caramel nut clusters (made with peanut and cashews) that are coated in a blanket of creamy white chocolate.
Prep Time
35 mins
Chill Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 65 servings
Calories: 116 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 22 oz caramel bits we use 2 (11 oz each) bags of Kraft brand caramel bits
- 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup salted cocktail peanuts
- 1 cup cashew halves
- 20 - 30 oz white chocolate wafers I use Ghirardelli brand
Instructions
Prepare
- Line several large baking sheets with wax or parchment paper, then set aside.
Cup of Yum
Make caramel mixture
- In a medium saucepan, add caramel bits, heavy cream, and butter. Heat over LOW heat, and stir occasionally until everything is all melted together.
- Once melted, add salt and vanilla and stir to combine.
Stir in nuts and cool a bit
- Stir in peanuts and cashews, then remove from the heat and let cool for 15-25 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes, so the mixture doesn’t harden.
Scoop
- Scoop out the peanut mixture in 1/2 Tbsp portions, about 2 inches apart.
Chill
- Place baking sheets in the refrigerator or freezer for about 15-20 minutes, until set.
Melt chocolate
- Add wafers to a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave at 50% power in 20-30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted and smooth.
Cover and chill
- Pour a spoonful of melted white chocolate over the top of each nut cluster, then place back in the refrigerator or freezer for another 15-20 minutes, or until set.
Notes
- This recipe should yield about 60-70 candies.
- If you'd like a smaller batch, this recipe is easily halved. Just make sure to halve all the ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
37IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 65servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 37IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.